Adelaide stories
SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia's startup and technology sectors in March.
Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.
Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia's east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.
Shaun Lees has joined Karmo as Head of Dealer Development, aiming to strengthen dealer relations and expand the Australian vehicle subscription network.
The ANU Solar Racing Team has begun off-grid testing in Coober Pedy of its fourth-generation solar vehicle ahead of the 2025 World Solar Challenge.
Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with Intelligent Link Bonding tech to ensure seamless WAN connectivity for live telemetry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.
An Australian consortium will build and operate a Low Earth Orbit satellite by 2028 to enhance national space connectivity and domain awareness.
Adelaide's Duco joins ServiceNow Partner Program, appointing Sean Sounes to lead ServiceNow solutions and bolster digital transformation across APAC.
Adelaide's Solutions Plus expands nationally, acquiring Sydney's BCPrise to boost its SME IT services and strengthen its presence in New South Wales.
Adelaide-based Identifly named among South Australia's Top 25 fastest growing firms in the 2025 Fast Movers program, highlighting cybersecurity prowess.
Southern Cyber in Adelaide adopts Check Point's prevention-first strategy to enhance its cyber security measures, addressing growing digital threats.
Australia's first state-funded satellite, Kanyini, has successfully captured initial images from space, marking a significant milestone for the nation's space mission.
DroneShield will invest AUD $13 million to open a new R&D centre in Adelaide, creating 20 skilled engineering jobs focused on advanced electronic warfare technology.
Mortar Group and Firehouse Technology have merged to form Mortar Tech, enhancing their global capabilities in tech development and marketing intelligence.
ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.
The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.
Gallagher Security's User Group event in Adelaide attracted over 100 professionals, marking its largest gathering with training, demos, and expert talks.
Hotel bookings across Australia for Easter 2025 have surged by 19.6% compared to last year, signalling a trend towards earlier travel plans.
Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack's.
